₦airaland Forum

Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 10 Children in Niger State, Govt Moves to Contain Spread

At least 10 children have died in Niger State following a fresh outbreak of diphtheria, raising concerns among residents of affected communities.

Outbreak in Bida and Agaie

The outbreak, which has been reported in Bida and Agaie Local Government Areas, has particularly affected children.

According to reports obtained by The Bureau News, many of the victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, but could not survive due to a shortage of drugs required for urgent treatment.

Health workers further disclosed that fatalities may be underreported, as deaths have also occurred in communities outside hospital facilities.

Govt Confirms Outbreak

Confirming the development, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tertiary Health Care, Mohammed Gana, admitted that diphtheria cases were spreading in the two LGAs.

“We are doing everything possible to put the spread under control,” Gana said, while noting that official casualty figures could not yet be released.

He explained that the high death toll was partly due to parents in some communities refusing to present their children for vaccination. However, he assured that partners are stepping in to support Niger State with medications and emergency response.

Vaccination Resistance and Next Steps

Health officials emphasized the need for vaccination drives in rural areas to prevent further casualties. The Bureau News learned that government agencies are working with partners to improve drug supplies and intensify awareness campaigns.

For more updates on Nigeria News Today and health emergencies, visit The Bureau News health section or read WHO updates on diphtheria outbreaks.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/diphtheria-outbreak-kills-children-niger-state-nigeria-news-today-the-bureau-news/

thy lord will scale us through, stop the spread, xx

What is diphtheria??


Health students in the house biko enlighten us

muyico:
thy lord will scale us through, stop the spread, xx

..... There is no Lord tha wil scale u through.... Give thanks to science

Dis is what people should be talking about and not calling out Israel over their war with Gaza....for goodness sake, we have our problems here ....Israel can do whatever they want o

This suggests that either the efficacy of vaccines given at birth is decreasing, or parents are no longer bringing their children for vaccination.... Vaccination is free....

COMRADES, which way Nigeria? If Insecurity does not hit us from this angle disease outbreak will, everyday negative, negative news pupping up

God have mercy!
Which one is this again ? Hmmmmmmmm

ideatoprince18:
What is diphtheria??


Health students in the house biko enlighten us

it's a bacteria disease, that affects d throat and it is vaccine preventable... I think d vaccine is included in d pentavalent vaccines, given alongside with pertusis and tetanus..

Omo I don use d small immunology wey I do for sch hustle oh.... Everything don go

Wait, hope Bill Gates Foundation has not visited Niger.

40 more characters needed

40 more characters needed

Judolisco:
This suggests that either the efficacy of vaccines given at birth is decreasing, or parents are no longer bringing their children for vaccination.... Vaccination is free....

The way Nigeria is currently I guess it will be hard to trust any kind of vaccine since Bill Gates and co are trying to depopulate the world at all cost

Bigchris01:
The way Nigeria is currently I guess it will be hard to trust any kind of vaccine since Bill Gates and co are trying to depopulate the world at all cost

except u have an alternative... If not, vaccines have proven to be effective over the years.... And most of us have benefited from bill Gates in one way or another especially through his vaccination funding.... To make vaccines and even to preserve them is very expensive(read about d cold chain system).... So don't u think that if bill gates really wanted to reduce our population he would have done it since.... Because gates Foundation have been funding vaccines since the 90's especially in Africa and Nigeria... So instead of blaming Bill Gates better tell people take their children for immunisation

Na lie jor!

Governor that wants to build rail line from minna to abuja so that people can like in Niger and work in Abuja...

Fake news

Diphtheria is a serious, contagious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae that produces a toxin damaging the throat, nose, and sometimes the heart and other organs. Key symptoms include a sore throat, fever, and a thick gray membrane on the tonsils or throat. The infection spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing. Diphtheria is preventable through vaccination and treated with antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin, though it can be fatal, especially in the unvaccinated or with delayed treatment

Nigeria is a wealthy country but her citizens are swimming and languishing in abject poverty and wretchedness.

Tufiakwa.

This is the highlight of the report.

According to reports obtained by The Bureau News, many of the victims were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, but could not survive due to a shortage of drugs required for urgent treatment.

So sad.

Judolisco:
This suggests that either the efficacy of vaccines given at birth is decreasing, or parents are no longer bringing their children for vaccination.... Vaccination is free....

Quite sad that children will be dying from preventable diseases. The government, NGOs, professional bodies etc. need to do more to enlighten the public on the importance of childhood vaccinations, sanitation, use of safe water etc. And government needs to live to its responsibilities by ensuring availability & use of potent vaccines for immunization of children & ensuring that health facilities are functional & easily accessed by the people.